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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
40mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$750

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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date

The CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date is widely praised for its exceptional legibility, particularly its dial design and thickly applied Super-LumiNova that remains readable all night. Owners appreciate its robust, toolish, bombproof design and comfortable wearability, with one noting its 11mm thickness and smaller wear size. The PVD finish withstands significant abuse. The Ronda movement is considered to have consistent second-hand movement. Some find its £700 price steep, especially compared to less expensive quartz divers, and fixed spring bars are noted as a drawback. Customer service is also flagged as potentially lacking by some. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date highly for its military aesthetics, legibility, and robust, comfortable tool-watch build.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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